Fir of Douglas

Plant description

Extracted by steam distillation from the needles and from the twigs of Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco (fir of Douglas, douglas fir), large conifera of the Pinaceae native of the costa of the Pacifico nordamericano — from the British Columbia to the California — where raggiunge altezze up to to 100 m, rendendolo one of the trees more alti of the pianeta. The name onora the botanic scozzese David Douglas which the introdusse in Europe in the 1827. The phytochemical profile is dominated by β-pinene (20-35%), α-pinene (20-30%), sabinene and limonene, with bornyl-acetate and citronellal in traces — which provide a note fresh-citrina insolita among the conifere. In aromatherapy it is used as expectorant and tonic of the sistema respiratory, stimulating energetic of the nervous system in case of asthenia, analgesic muscular light and purifying environmental. The fragrance is percettivaly more fresh and citrusy compared to the pine Scots classic, with a quality arborea clean. Recommended in the protocolli of riequilibrio nervous during the cambi stagional. Top note fresh, resinous and slightly citrina.

Origin

America Northern (Canada, Oregon, California); cultivated also in France and Italy.

Part used

Needles, twigs and coni

Extraction method

Steam distillation

Main uses

Vie respiratory: balsamic and expectorant, supports the airways in case of congestion and bronchitis.
Environment: purifies the air and creates an atmosphere Scots; ideal in the diffuser in inverno.
Muscular: riscaldant and rubefacent, useful in blend for massaggi in case of muscle tension.
Antibatterico: properties battericida and funghicida useful in detergent and spray natural.
Psicologico: tonic and stimulating, counteracts the mental fatigue and promotes the concentration.

Recipes & blends

Diffuser forest alpine

3 drops of Fir of Douglas + 2 drops of Scots Pine + 2 drops of Cedarwood atlantic + 1 drop of Lemon in the diffuser for 30 minutes.

Chest balm winter

4 drops of Fir of Douglas + 3 drops of Eucalyptus + 2 drops of Ravintsara in 30 ml of almond oil. Massage ontol chest mattina and evening.

Oil toning pre-sport

4 drops of Fir of Douglas + 3 drops of Rosemary + 2 drops of Pepper black in 30 ml of jojoba oil. Massage onto legs and back first of the activity physical.

Harmonization

Blends well with:

Cisto Lavanda Lavandino Limone Maggiorana dolce Pino silvestre Pino mugo Ravintsara Rosmarino ct. verbenone Ginepro Cedro atlantico

Contraindications

Use with moderation; can irritare the mucous membranes and cause irritations skin in people sensible. Do not apply undiluted on the skin. Avoid during pregnancy and on children under the 3 years.